Angel Gomez on Instagram: "Mirror Meanings 1️⃣ The Cracked Mirror You see many versions of yourself and struggle to unify them. Often linked to identity diffusion, when the self-concept feels fractured under chronic stress or self-criticism (Erikson, 1968; Bleidorn et al., 2019) 2️⃣ The Foggy Mirror You sense uncertainty about who you are or what you feel. Symbolic of low self-clarity, correlated with higher anxiety and rumination (Campbell et al., Journal of Personality, 1996) 3️⃣ The Ornate Mi

Holly Brandenberger | Essential Oil Education on Instagram: "Nature allows us to understand ourselves better. 🍂🍁 When we use kinder language, we become more gentle with ourselves and others. It helps us unlearn shame cycles and feel more connected and understood. Like nature, it gives us permission to be ever changing. This reminds me of how I often think of myself and others modeling the seasons in different stages of life. For example: ❄️Someone may be in a “winter” stage and be more introsp

Stop Doomscrolling | Stay Focused on Instagram: "Here’s a guide to help you reduce your social media use: Set Clear Goals Identify why you want to reduce social media. Whether it’s for better focus, mental health, or increased productivity, having a reason will keep you motivated. Track Your Usage Use apps like Screen Time (iOS) or Digital Wellbeing (Android) to monitor how much time you’re spending on social media. This will give you a clear picture and help identify patterns. Set Daily Limits